Remote racking tool

ABSTRACT

A remote racking tool can have a drive assembly, remote control assembly, and radio remote pendant station. The remote racking can enable operators to install or remove circuit breakers in switchgear or equipment rooms while outside of an arc flash zone.

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

The present application is a continuation-in-part and claims priority toand the benefit of co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No.12/500,523 filed on Jul. 9, 2009, entitled “PORTABLE ELECTRICALEQUIPMENT RACKING TOOL”, which is incorporated herein in its entirety.

FIELD

The present embodiments generally relate to a remote racking tool foruse with circuit breakers and switchgears in industrial plants,refineries, offshore oil platforms, hotels, hospitals, and otherfacilities.

BACKGROUND

A need exists for a remote racking tool that is portable and can becarried by a single person without assistance.

A further need exists for a remote racking tool that has a remotecontrol assembly for operating the remote racking tool, and a separateradio remote pendant station for operating the remote control assembly,such that an operator can remain outside of an arc flash zone.

A further need exists for a remote racking tool that can be removablyattached to metal surfaces around circuit breakers or other electricalequipment needing installation or removal without modification to theexisting switchgear.

A further need exists for a remote racking tool that can be remotelyoperated by an operator safely outside an arc flash zone, withoutrequiring a physical connection to the remote racking tool or remotecontrol assembly.

A further need exists for a lightweight durable remote racking tool thatcan sustain significant torque, is reconfigurable, and is modular;thereby enabling any component of the remote racking tool to be removedand replaced without having to replace the entire remote racking tool.

A further need exists for a remote racking tool configured for use withcircuit breakers, switchgear, and the like.

The present embodiments meet these needs.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The detailed description will be better understood in conjunction withthe accompanying drawings as follows:

FIG. 1 depicts a remote racking tool according to one or moreembodiments.

FIG. 2 depicts a detail of a drive assembly according to one or moreembodiments.

FIG. 3 depicts a detail of a remote control assembly according to one ormore embodiments.

FIG. 4 depicts a detail of an interior of the remote control assemblyaccording to one or more embodiments.

The present embodiments are detailed below with reference to the listedFigures.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

Before explaining the present apparatus and method in detail, it is tobe understood that the apparatus and method are not limited to theparticular embodiments, and that they can be practiced or carried out invarious ways.

The present embodiments relate to a remote racking tool configured toenable operators to remain outside of an arc flash zone while installingor removing circuit breakers or other equipment. One or more embodimentsof the remote racking tool can be configured for use with circuitbreakers, such as MAGNE-BLASTT™ circuit breakers from General Electric,switchgear, and the like.

One or more embodiments of the remote racking tool can be wirelesslyoperated, such that an operator can use a radio remote pendant stationto operate the remote control assembly, which can in-turn operate thedrive assembly while allowing the operator to remain outside of the arcflash zone.

In one or more embodiments, the operator can remain outside of the arcflash zone while manually using the remote control assembly to operatethe drive assembly.

The remote racking tool can be lightweight, portable, and can have asmall size; thereby allowing operators to easily carry the remoteracking tool. For example, the remote racking tool can include a driveassembly that weighs less than 15 pounds.

The drive assembly can have a base plate, which can be a plate of flatsteel. The base plate can have a length and width each ranging fromabout 4 inches to about 12 inches, and thickness ranging from about ⅛ ofan inch to about ¼ of an inch.

A lip can be formed on the base plate. The lip can be a piece of metalor composite. In operation, the lip can be used to removably attach thedrive assembly to a circuit breaker body and lid. The lip can extendbeyond the base plate, and can include one or two segments that can eachhave a length ranging from about 1 inch to about 3 inches.

The base plate can be fastened, such as with bolts and nuts, to a motor.The motor can be a 120 volt motor, such as one from Milwaukee ElectricTool Corporation, variable drive motor, or another motor.

The motor can be adapted to rotate a rotatable shaft in both a clockwiseand counter clockwise direction.

A drive coupler can be removably attached to the rotatable shaft. Thedrive coupler can have different diameters depending upon theswitchgear, circuit breaker, such as MAGNE-BLASTT™ circuit breakers fromGeneral Electric, component being operated upon.

In operation, the drive coupler can be rotated by the motor in a firstdirection to install a circuit breaker to switchgear, and rotated in theopposite direction to remove the circuit breaker from switchgear.

The drive coupler can be made from steel, be cylindrical in shape, andcan have a diameter ranging from about 1 inch to about 2 inches.

The drive coupler can have a planar face with a perimeter. A centralhole can be formed in the planar face, and can extend through the drivecoupler.

A first prong can extend from the planar face between the central holeand perimeter. The first prong can be made of the same material as thedrive coupler. The first prong can have a rectangular shape with aplanar end, and can have a constant width.

A second prong can extend from the planar face, and can have the samesize and be made of the same material as the first prong. The secondprong can extend from the planar face between the central hole andperimeter opposite the first prong.

In operation, the first prong and second prong can engage the circuitbreaker for removal or installation thereof.

A spring loaded engagement lever latch, which can be made of aluminum oranother metal, can connect with the base plate. The spring loadedengagement lever latch can extend from the base plate and encircle thedrive coupler, and can be configured to allow the drive coupler to spinfreely.

The spring loaded engagement lever latch can have an opening throughwhich the drive coupler can pass, and can function as an alignment toolto keep the drive coupler in a centralized orientation.

The spring loaded engagement lever latch can have a lever and athreadable member for connecting the drive assembly at a second point ofcontact to the switchgear, while also keeping the drive coupler properlyaligned on the circuit breaker. The threadable member can be a fingertightening mechanism, such as a thumb screw or threadable tension screw.The threadable member can engage a surface around the switchgear in aremovable and easy to install manner. The spring loaded engagement leverlatch can also have a compression spring.

The spring loaded engagement lever latch can have a handle, which can beused for pulling the spring loaded engagement lever latch to align thedrive coupler with the circuit breaker for installation or removalthereof.

A junction box can be mounted to the motor. The junction box can have apower and signal receptacle, which can receive power and signals fromthe remote control assembly.

The junction box can be made of aluminum, another lightweight metal, orplastic, and can have a length, width, and height smaller than thelength, width, and height of the motor. In one or more embodiments, thejunction box can have a size configured to be just large enough tosupport wires in the junction box and a signal and power plug.

The remote control assembly can be connected with the junction boxthrough a motor power cable and/or supervisory link cable.

The remote control assembly can have a body and lid. The body can have abottom and four connected sides.

The lid can be removable from the body and/or hinged to the body,thereby allowing the lid to be securely opened and closed therefrom.

The body and lid can include a plurality of aligned holes, allowing thelid to be padlocked to the body for security. The lid can include aplurality of latches that enable the lid to securely connect with thebody. The lid can also include a handle for carrying the body and lid.

The lid can have a groove on an inside edge thereof for receiving acompressible seal. The compressible seal can be used to create awatertight connection between the lid and body.

The body and lid can support an on-off power switch, which can bemounted to a face plate in the body. The on-off power switch can be usedto turn the drive assembly on and off.

The remote control assembly can contain a battery and battery charger.The battery can connect to the on-off power switch in the face plate. Inone or more embodiments, the remote control assembly can operate using120 volt AC current, which can be provided from a wall switch orgenerator.

In a first example of operation, the remote racking tool can be used toinstall and/or remove circuit breakers. For example, an operator canensure that a circuit breaker to be operated upon is in an openposition, such as by checking that an “open” indicating light is on andthat a mechanical indicator on the circuit breaker design displays“open” as well.

The circuit breaker can be verified to be in a fully connected positionor fully disconnected position, such as by checking an indication on acurrent control module installed in the remote control assembly.

The drive coupler can be placed onto the motor of the drive assembly.The motor can be installed to the correct location using two dowel rods,which can be located on the bottom of the base plate to maintainalignment thereof.

The drive assembly can be secured into place by latching the springloaded engagement lever latch on the back side of the base plate withthe metal surrounding the switchgear, metal surrounding the circuitbreaker, or metal adjacent the circuit breaker, such as MAGNE-BLASTT™circuit breakers from General Electric.

The handle of the spring loaded engagement lever latch can be pulledtoward the motor to engage the drive coupler on the drive assembly witha cubicle racking mechanism. The operator can ensure that the drivecoupler mates properly with the cubicle racking mechanism. For example,the operator can hand rotate the motor to ensure proper alignment of thedrive coupler and cubicle racking mechanism.

With the handle pulled toward the motor, the operator can use the springloaded engagement lever latch to hold down the handle. The spring loadedengagement lever latch can be rotated over the top of the handle whilebeing pulled towards the motor. The handle can be firmly secured inplace by tightening the threadable member on the handle.

A tilt sensor can be mounted onto a level surface of the circuitbreaker. The tilt sensor can be placed such that the tilt sensor doesnot interfere with the operation of the drive assembly. A tilt switchcable can be connected with the remote control assembly.

The motor power cable can be connected with the power and signalreceptacle on the motor of the drive assembly and with the remotecontrol assembly.

The supervisory link cable can be connected with a control outlet orsupervisory link receptacle of the remote control assembly. The controloutlet or supervisory link receptacle can be disposed at a location inwhich a stock elevating motor can be connected.

An A/C power cable can be connected to the drive assembly, such asthrough an A/C input located on the face plate of the remote controlassembly. The A/C power cable can be connected with a power source.

In a second example of operation of the remote racking tool, the remoteracking tool can be used to remotely remove and/or install circuitbreakers using preset limits.

For example, an operator can determine if a circuit breaker is in theopen position. The open position can be determined by manufacturerspecifications of the circuit breaker.

The operator can determine which setting to use for the power controlstyle selector. The instructions for determining which setting to usefor the power control style selector can be located on the face plate ofthe remote control assembly.

The operator can set a switch of the remote control assembly to “1” ifthe motor is a universal motor with a raise/lower switch located on theback side of the motor of the drive assembly.

The operator can place the drive coupler onto the rotatable shaft of themotor.

The operator and drive assembly can secure the drive assembly into placeby latching the spring loaded engagement lever latch on the back side ofthe base plate with the metal surrounding the switchgear, metalsurrounding the circuit breaker, or metal adjacent the circuit breaker,such as MAGNE-BLASTT™ circuit breaker from General Electric.

The operator can pull the handle of the spring loaded engagement leverlatch toward the motor to engage the drive coupler on the drive assemblywith a cubical racking mechanism, such as the circuit breaker.

The operator can ensure that the drive coupler mates properly with thecubicle racking mechanism. For example, the motor can be rotated toensure proper alignment of the drive coupler with the cubical rackingmechanism.

The spring loaded engagement lever latch can be used to hold down thehandle with the handle pulled toward the motor. The spring loadedengagement lever latch can be rotated over the top of the handle whilebeing pulled towards the motor.

The handle can be tightened into place on the surface near the remoteracking tool, such as by tightening the threadable member on the handleuntil the handle is firmly in place.

The tilt sensor can be mounted onto a level surface of the circuitbreaker. The tilt sensor can be placed such that the tilt sensor doesnot interfere with the operation of the remote racking tool. The tiltswitch cable can be connected with the remote control assembly.

The motor power cable can be connected with the power and signalreceptacle on the motor of the drive assembly and with the remotecontrol assembly.

The supervisory link cable can be connected between the remote controlassembly and a control outlet. The control outlet can be disposed at alocation that a stock elevating motor can be connected.

The remote racking tool can be turned on using a main power switch onthe current control module of the remote control assembly.

If the remote racking tool includes a radio remote pendant station, theremote racking tool can be set to either a local option or radio optionprior to turning the power on.

The operator can ensure that a display on the current control moduleshows the circuit breaker in the disconnected position by examining anindication on the current control module.

The operator can press a tilt sensor reset button located on a top ofthe tilt sensor to zero the tilt sensor.

The operator can exit an arc flash zone with the radio remote pendantstation, while leaving the remote control assembly proximate the remoteracking tool.

The operator can operate the remote racking tool using the radio remotependant station. The radio remote pendant station can be activated byplacing a magnetic key into a magnetic key slot.

The operator can equip extensions to the remote control assembly toallow the remote control assembly to be disposed at greater distancesfrom the drive assembly.

The operator can press a radio remote install button to activate thecurrent control module of the remote control assembly, which caninitiate installation of the circuit breaker.

If the remote control assembly is outside of the arc flash zone, theoperator can press the install button on the remote control assembly,which can signal the drive assembly to install the circuit breaker orother component being operated upon.

The operator can press a radio remote remove button on the radio remotependant station, which can communicate with the drive assembly via theremote control assembly to remove an installed circuit breaker.

If the remote control assembly is outside of the arc flash zone, theoperator can press the remove button on the remote control assembly,which can signal the drive assembly to remove the circuit breaker orother component being operated upon.

The drive assembly can be disconnected by releasing the spring loadedengagement level latch once the installation and/or removal operationsare complete.

In a third example of operation, the remote racking tool can be used toremotely remove and/or install circuit breakers with minimal userinteraction.

For example, an operator can ensure that the remote racking tool hasbeen installed.

It can be determined if a circuit breaker is in the open position, whichcan be performed using manufacturer specifications of the circuitbreaker.

It can be determined which setting to use for the power control styleselector, which can be accomplished using instructions located on theface plate of the remote control assembly.

The switch of the remote control assembly can be set to“1” if the motoris a universal motor with a raise/lower switch located on the back sideof the motor.

The drive coupler can be placed onto the rotatable shaft of the motor.

The handle can be pulled toward the motor to engage the drive coupler onthe drive assembly with a cubical racking mechanism, such as the circuitbreaker. The operator can ensure that the drive coupler mates properlywith the cubicle racking mechanism. For example, the motor can berotated to ensure proper alignment of the drive coupler with the cubicalracking mechanism.

With the handle pulled toward the motor, the spring loaded engagementlever latch can be used to hold down the handle. The spring loadedengagement level latch can be rotated over the top of the handle andkept pulled toward the motor. The handle can be tightened into place onthe surface near the remote racking tool by tightening the threadablemember on the handle until the handle.

The tilt sensor can be mounted onto a level surface of the circuitbreaker. The tilt sensor can be placed such that the tilt sensor willnot interfere with the operation of the remote racking tool. The tiltswitch cable can be connected with the remote control assembly.

The motor power cable can be connected with the power and signalreceptacle on the motor of the drive assembly and with the remotecontrol assembly.

The supervisory link cable can be connected between the remote controlassembly and a control outlet. The control outlet can be disposed in alocation in which a stock elevating motor can be connected.

The power control style selector of the remote control assembly can beset to the number “1” setting, which can be used for manual operation.

The on-off power switch of the remote control assembly can be set to the“on position”.

The operator can press and hold the install button on the currentcontrol module, or press and hold the remove button on the currentcontrol module. The install button and/or remove button can be pressedwhile the power is on.

The install button and/or remove button can be pressed while pressingthe down button on the current control module, which can set the currentcontrol module to 0.0 amps.

The current control module down button on the current control module canbe pressed and held until the decimal point on the display of thecurrent control module begins to blink, which can allow the remotecontrol assembly to measure current output.

The operator can exit the arc flash zone with the remote controlassembly.

The maximum current for both the install and remove racking operationscan be recorded using the current control module of the remote controlassembly. The maximum current can be determined by the remote controlassembly, which can be recorded by the operator. The maximum current canbe determined by the remote control assembly over a measuring interval,such as a 1 minute interval.

The operator can press the current control module down button of thecurrent control module to store the maximum current. The maximum currentcan be reset by pressing the current control module down button again.

The operator can continue to operate the drive assembly using the remotecontrol assembly to prevent damage to the circuit breaker.

The operation of the remote racking tool can be performed simultaneouslyduring the measuring process.

The circuit breaker can be verified to be in the open position.

The operator can ensure that the control power style selector is set toallow for manual operation.

The operator can set the current control module of the remote controlassembly for automatic current control operation.

The operator can press and hold the install button and/or the removebutton of the current control module while pressing the current controlmodule up button and/or current control module down button, which canallow the operator to set the desired current.

The desired current can be higher than the measured maximum current,such as up to 10 percent higher than the measured maximum current. Theoperator can release the install button and/or remove button once thedesired current is reached.

The operator can press the install button and/or remove button on theremote control assembly to begin the install or remove process. Also,the operator can begin the install or remove process by pressing theradio remote install button and/or radio remote remove button on theradio remote pendant station.

The install or remove process can continue until the current drawreaches a predetermined set point.

The operator can then disconnect the drive assembly, store the driveassembly, store the remote control assembly, or combinations thereof.

Turning now to the Figures, FIG. 1 depicts an embodiment of a remoteracking tool 6, including a drive assembly 10 and remote controlassembly 41.

The drive assembly 10 can include a drive coupler 20, which can besecured in place by a spring loaded engagement lever latch 30. Thespring loaded engagement lever latch 30 can include a threadable member48, spring 87, and handle 42

The drive coupler 20 can extend through the spring loaded engagementlever latch 30. In operation, the spring loaded engagement lever latch30 can be latched for securing the drive coupler 20 in place. Forexample, the spring loaded engagement lever latch 30 can be engaged andmoved using the handle 42, and can be latched in place using thethreadable member 48.

The drive coupler 20 can be connected with a motor 18. The motor 18 andspring loaded engagement lever latch 30 can be connected with a baseplate 12.

A junction box 34 can be connected with a top of the motor 18. Thejunction box 34 can have a power and signal receptacle 37 through whichthe junction box 34 can be connected with a motor power cable 51. Themotor power cable 51 can be connected with the remote control assembly41.

A tilt switch 127 can be in communication with the drive assembly 20, atilt switch cable 126, and the remote control assembly 41. For example,the tilt switch 127 can connect with the tilt switch cable 126, whichcan connect with the remote control assembly 41.

A supervisory link cable 128 can be connected to the remote controlassembly 41 and with a radio remote transmitter/receiver 24.

The radio remote transmitter/receiver 24 can include an antenna 23. Theradio remote transmitter/receiver 24 can be in communication with aradio remote pendant station 102 through the antenna 23. As such, theremote racking tool 6 can be wireless.

The radio remote pendant station 102 can include a radio on/off button107, radio install button 108, radio remove button 109, and radio remoteon-board power supply 111.

The radio remote pendant station 102 can be used to remotely control theremote control assembly 41 through communication with the antenna 23.

FIG. 2 depicts a detail of the drive assembly 10 with the drive coupler20 detached from a rotating shaft 21.

The drive assembly 10 can include the drive coupler 20, which can besecured in place by the spring loaded engagement lever latch 30. Thespring loaded engagement lever latch 30 can include the threadablemember 48, the spring 87, and the handle 42

The drive coupler 20 can have a planar face 78. The planar face 78 canhave a central hole 82, first prong 84, and second prong 86.

The drive coupler 20 can be connected with the motor 18, such as via therotatable shaft 21. The rotating shaft 21 can be engaged with the motor18. In operation, the motor can rotate the rotating shaft 21, and therotating shaft 21 can rotate the drive coupler 20.

The motor 18 and spring loaded engagement lever latch 30 can beconnected with a base plate 12. The base plate 12 can include a lip 13.

The junction box 34 can be connected with a top of the motor 18. Thejunction box 34 can have the power and signal receptacle 37 throughwhich the junction box 34 can be connected with the motor power cable51.

FIG. 3 depicts the remote control assembly 41, including a lid 110 and abody 112.

The body 112 can include a face plate 57. The face plate 57 can have amotor power receptacle 55, supervisory receptacle link 53, tilt switchreceptacle 58, A/C input 72, remote control assembly circuit breaker 75,install button 68, remove button 70, control power style selector 76,current alarm 73, on-off power switch 54, and tilt alarm 74.

In operation, the current alarm 73 can provide a steady light or othersignal to indicate when the drive assembly operating, and a flashinglight or other signal to indicate that a command to stop the driveassembly has be transmitted.

The on-off power switch 54 can be used to selectively provide power tothe drive assembly.

The tilt alarm 74 can indicate when the tilt sensor senses that acircuit breaker has tilted.

The control power style selector 76 can be used to select which gear themotor of the drive assembly was designed to operate in. For example, thecontrol power style selector 76 can have a setting “1” for operationwith a universal motor, and a setting “2” for operation with a DC motorwith a series shunt.

The remote control assembly circuit breaker 75 can be a 15 amp circuitbreaker.

The face plate 57 can have a current control module 62. The currentcontrol module 62 can have a display 61, current control module installbutton 63, current control module remove button 64, current controlmodule up button 65, and current control module down button 66.

The body 112 can also include a vent 122, and can be connected with thelid 110 via one or more hinges 114. The body 112 can be securely lockedwith the lid 110 via aligned holes 124 a, 124 b, 124 c, and 124 d. Forexample, a first lock can be simultaneously engaged through the alignedholes 124 a and 124 c, and a second lock can be simultaneously engagedthrough the aligned holes 124 b and 124 d.

The lid 110 can include a groove 118, which can be used to hold a seal94.

The lid 110 can include one or more latches 116 a and 116 b. The latches116 a and 116 b can be used to compress the seal 94 against the body 112to form a watertight connection between the lid 110 and body 112.

FIG. 4 depicts a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the remotecontrol assembly 41.

The remote control assembly 41 can include a power supply 71 incommunication with the radio remote transmitter/receiver 24 with theantenna 23. The power supply 71 and radio remote transmitter/receiver 24can be located within or connected to the body 112, and can be disposedunder the face plate 57.

The power supply 71 can be in communication with the on-off power switch54 and a processor 67 of the current control module 62. The processor 67of the current control module 62 can be in communication with the radioremote transmitter/receiver 24.

The radio remote transmitter/receiver 24 can also be in communicationwith the supervisory link receptacle 53 through the supervisory linkcable 128.

In one or more embodiments, the remote control assembly 41 can have ahandle 98, which can be connected with the lid 110 or the body 112.

While these embodiments have been described with emphasis on theembodiments, it should be understood that within the scope of theappended claims, the embodiments might be practiced other than asspecifically described herein.

What is claimed is:
 1. A remote racking tool comprising: a. a driveassembly comprising: (i) a base plate having a lip for removablylatching onto a circuit breaker housing; (ii) a motor secured to thebase plate, wherein the motor is engaged with a rotating shaft; (iii) adrive coupler connected to the rotating shaft, wherein the drive coupleris rotatable by the motor for engaging a circuit breaker of a switchgearto remove or install the circuit breaker; (iv) a spring loadedengagement lever latch connected to the base plate, wherein the springloaded engagement lever latch comprises an opening through which thedrive coupler freely rotates and a threadable member for providing asecondary attachment to the switchgear; and (v) a junction box with apower and signal receptacle mounted to the motor; b. a motor power cableconnected to the power and signal receptacle; c. a remote controlassembly connected to the drive assembly through the motor power cable,wherein the remote control assembly comprises: (i) a body and a lid witha face plate; (ii) an on-off power switch mounted in the face plate, acurrent alarm mounted to the face plate, a control power style selectormounted to the face plate, an install button on the face plate, a removecontrol on the face plate, a remote control assembly circuit breaker onthe face plate, an A/C input on the face plate, and a supervisory linkreceptacle on the face plate; (iii) a tilt alarm mounted to the faceplate and engaged with a tilt switch cable, wherein the tilt switchcable engages a tilt sensor; (iv) a motor power receptacle for engagingthe motor power cable; (v) a tilt switch receptacle engaged with thebody and the lid to receive signals and transmit the signals to thedrive assembly; (vi) a current control module on the face platecomprising: (1) a processor connected to a display; (2) a currentcontrol module install button; (3) a current control module removebutton; (4) a current control module up button; and (5) a currentcontrol module down button; (vii) a radio remote transmitter/receiver incommunication with the remote control assembly; and (viii) a powersupply beneath the face plate and in the body, wherein the power supplyis connected with the on-off power switch and the current controlmodule; d. a supervisory link cable connected to the supervisory linkreceptacle; e. a tilt switch cable connected to the tilt switchreceptacle; f. an A/C power cable for engaging the A/C input; and g. aradio remote pendant station in communication with the radio remotetransmitter/receiver comprising: (i) a radio on/off; (ii) a radioinstall button; (iii) a radio remove; and (iv) a radio on-board powersupply.
 2. The remote racking tool of claim 1, wherein the drive couplercomprises: a. a planar face having a perimeter; b. a central hole formedin the planar face; c. a first prong extending from the planar facebetween the central hole and the perimeter; and d. a second prongextending from the planar face between the central hole and theperimeter opposite the first prong.
 3. The remote racking tool of claim1, wherein the drive coupler is cylindrical in shape.
 4. The remoteracking tool of claim 1, wherein the threadable member is a threadabletension screw.
 5. The remote racking tool of claim 1, wherein the springloaded engagement lever latch comprises a compression spring.
 6. Theremote racking tool of claim 5, wherein the spring loaded engagementlever latch further comprises a handle for pulling the spring loadedengagement lever latch to align the drive coupler with the circuitbreaker for installation or removal.
 7. The remote racking tool of claim1, wherein the lid comprises: a. a plurality of latches that enable thelid to securely connect with the body; b. a groove on an inside edge ofthe lid for receiving a compressible seal to create a watertightconnection between the lid and the body; c. a handle on the lid forcarrying the body and the lid; d. a plurality of aligned holes allowingthe lid to be padlocked to the body for security; and e. hinges.
 8. Amethod for installing and removing circuit breakers in switchgear usinga remote racking tool with a radio remote pendant station, the methodcomprising: a. verifying a circuit breaker to be in a fully connectedposition or a fully disconnected position; b. placing a drive coupleronto a motor of a drive assembly; c. securing the drive coupler onto acubical racking mechanism by latching a spring loaded engagement leverlatch; d. rotating the motor to ensure proper alignment of the drivecoupler with the cubical racking mechanism; e. rotating the springloaded engagement level latch over a top of a handle, while keeping thespring loaded engagement lever latch pulled toward the motor; f.securing the handle to the cubical racking mechanism by tightening athreadable member on the handle until the handle is firmly in place; g.mounting a tilt sensor onto a level surface of the circuit breaker ofthe cubical racking mechanism; h. connecting a tilt switch cable fromthe tilt sensor to a remote control assembly; i. connecting a motorpower cable between a power and signal receptacle on the motor and theremote control assembly; j. connecting a supervisory link cable betweenthe drive assembly and the remote control assembly; k. connecting an A/Cpower cable from the drive assembly to the remote control assembly; l.powering on the radio remote pendant station outside of an arc flashzone; m. turning on the remote control assembly using a radio remoteon/off button of the radio remote pendant station; and n. while standingoutside of the arc flash zone: using a radio remote install button ofthe radio remote pendant station to actuate an install button of theremote control assembly to signal and power the drive assembly to rotatefor installing the circuit breaker, or using a radio remote removebutton of the radio remote pendant station to actuate a remove button ofthe remote control assembly to signal and power the drive assembly toremove the circuit breaker.
 9. A method for installing and removingcircuit breakers in switchgear using a remote racking tool with a radioremote pendant station, the method comprising: a. verifying a circuitbreaker to be in a fully connected position or a fully disconnectedposition; b. placing a drive coupler onto a motor of a drive assembly;c. securing the drive coupler onto a cubical racking mechanism bylatching a spring loaded engagement lever latch; d. determining whichsetting applies for a power control style selector on a remote controlassembly; e. setting the control power style selector to “1” if themotor is a universal motor with a raise/lower switch, or setting thecontrol power style selector to “2” if the motor is a DC shunt woundmotor with a raise/lower switch located inside the cubical rackingmechanism; f. setting the drive assembly to a local option or a radiooption; g. turning on the remote control assembly using the radio remotependant station, or turning on the remote control assembly using a localbutton on the remote control assembly; h. verifying that a display on acurrent control module of the remote control assembly depicts thecircuit breaker in a disconnected position; i. installing a tilt sensoron a flat surface adjacent the remote racking tool, and connecting thetilt sensor to a control box of the remote racking tool; j. depressing atilt sensor reset on the tilt sensor to zero the tilt sensor; k. exitingan arc flash zone with the radio remote pendant station while leavingthe remote control assembly near the remote racking tool in the arcflash zone; l. activating the radio remote pendant station by placing amagnetic key in a magnetic key slot; m. depressing a radio remoteinstall button on the radio remote pendant station to communicate withthe current control module of the remote control assembly to install thecircuit breaker, or depressing a radio remote remove button on the radioremote pendant station to communicate with the current control module ofthe remote control assembly to remove the circuit breaker; n. depressinga radio remote on/off button when the installation or removal iscomplete; and o. releasing the spring loaded engagement lever latch toremove the remote racking tool.
 10. A method for installing and removingcircuit breakers in switchgear using a remote racking tool without theneed for human actuation of the remote racking tool, wherein the methodcomprises: a. verifying a circuit breaker to be in a fully connectedposition or a fully disconnected position; b. placing a drive coupleronto a motor of a drive assembly; c. securing the drive coupler onto acubical racking mechanism by latching a spring loaded engagement leverlatch; d. setting a power control style selector to a number “1”setting; e. setting a main power switch of a remote control assembly to“on”; f. pressing and holding an install button on a current controlmodule of the remote control assembly; g. pressing and holding a removebutton while power is on to remove the circuit breaker; h. pressing adown button on the current control module until a decimal point on adisplay of the current control module begins to blink, allowing theremote control assembly to measure current output; i. setting up thecurrent control module of the remote control assembly for automaticcurrent control operation; j. pressing and holding the install buttonand the remove button of the current control module while pressing an upbutton or the down button of the current control module to set a desiredcurrent; k. setting the desired current higher than a measured maximum;l. releasing the install button and the remove button once the desiredcurrent is reached; m. depressing the install button or the removebutton on the remote control assembly, or depressing a radio remoteinstall button or radio remote remove button on a radio remote pendantstation to begin an install or remove process; n. allowing the installor remove process to continue until a current draw reaches apredetermined set point; and o. disconnecting the drive assembly,storing the drive assembly, storing the remote control assembly, orcombinations thereof when the install or remove process is complete.